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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Issues Seventh Gunshot Detection Patent to Shooter Detection Systems
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), Alarm.com and the world?s leading gunshot detection solutions provider, announced the issuance by the USPTO of SDS? seventh patent for its gunshot detection technology,
New Flexible Formatting Allows ProdataKey Access Control to Work with Any Card Credential Formats
ProdataKey now permits integrators to configure PDK access control systems to accept cards featuring any format, bit rate, and facility code. Using the Pdk.io interface, users with integrator-level permissions can configure system settings to work with cards from any manufacturer or define their own custom credential formats. They may also assign facility codes to individual users. This feature allows security system administrators to accommodate multiple card formats throughout their organization simultaneously.
Hakimo AI Solution Completes Test and Evaluation by Safe Skies
Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, announced that its AI solution has completed operational test and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc. (Safe Skies) at San Diego International Airport. Safe Skies? evaluation report, entitled SSDA?22-028 Hakimo Access Control Video Analytics ? San Diego International Airport,was published in November 2022.
i-PRO Announces Distribution of Network in Canada and Latin America
i-PRO Americas announced the expansion of its distributor network in Canada and Latin America. New partnerships have been inked with both ADI and TD SYNNEX in Canada while the company also expands into Latin America with the help of the International Security and Trading Corporation (ISTC). TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT industry. Already a US partner distributing i-PRO Body Worn Cameras, the expanded relationship will benefit Canadian customers by providing access to a broad portfolio of i-PRO security products to their large customer base.
ProdataKey?s New Wristband Credential for Active Lifestyles Combines Comfort with Convenience
ProdataKey now offers a unique wristband credential made of attractive, comfortable, and durable fabric. These stretchable, slip-on/slip-off wristbands are designed for users with an active lifestyle. They?re ideal for schools, community centers, gyms, public pools, and other locations where users may not want to carry a phone, wallet, or traditional card or fob. Both rugged and waterproof, they can be worn during any activity.
Utah?s Granite School District standardizes on Salient Systems
Salient Systems has announced that Granite School District, one of the largest school districts in the United States, has selected the CompleteView Video Management Platform to deploy in more than 130 schools, administrative offices, and other facilities. The open video data platform will help the Salt Lake City area school district manage its security and surveillance operations. Over the next several months, Granite School District will connect more than 5,000 cameras to CompleteView to provide a district-wide picture of security operations, with the help of its systems integrator partner, Utah Yamas Controls, based in Draper, Utah.
Magos Systems improves site safety and reduces nuisance alarms with enhancements to perimeter detection solution
Magos Systems is introducing new features to reduce false alarms at the perimeter and help to streamline security operations at a variety of different types of sites. The introduction of Blue Force GPS and speed and direction-based filtering to the Magos perimeter detection solution provides facilities with increased situational awareness of their site while reducing nuisance alarms that add to the operator’s information overload and distract them from responding to actual events.
Newly Released Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform Leverages Real-Time Intelligence for Pre-Emptive Applications
Sielox has further enhanced the capabilities of its flagship Pinnacle? 11.0 Access Control Platform with pre-emptive intelligence. Hundreds of user-selectable filters provide Pinnacle users with real-time data on virtually every aspect of access activity and system status, effectively transforming traditional proactive access control deployments into pre-emptive solutions for myriad physical security and business intelligence applications. These enhanced capabilities are available to all new and existing Pinnacle users with current support agreements.
i-PRO Introduces NU-Series NVRs, an Easily-Installed, All-in-One Recording Solution
i-PRO announced its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models, and are available in four, eight, and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. With a focus on creating a plug-and-play recording option for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs work with i-PRO?s or any other manufacturer?s cameras, needing only to be plugged into an HDMI monitor to begin security operations.
ProtectED Rooms Officially Launches with Bullet-Resistant Bookcase that Becomes Physical Barricade; Protects People in Violent Events such as Active Shooters and Civil Unrest
ProtectED Rooms officially launched with the introduction of its groundbreaking bookcase. Designed with a focus on protecting school children and staff in an active shooter situation, the impenetrable bookcase easily rolls and locks into place blocking the classroom entryway ? with the potential to lock down an entire school in seconds. The Atlanta-based company has expanded with a presence in the Boston area to serve the Northeast region.
Genetec Releases 2022 State of Physical Security Report
Genetec shared the results of its 2022 State Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders worldwide (including end users and systems integrators/installers/providers), the report looks at the security strategies organizations are putting in place to effectively navigate the realities of a changing landscape. 54% of end-user respondents indicated that their organization?s target vision for security deployment is a blend of on-premises and cloud-based solutions.
Siren Announces High Fidelity Reports, 2x Search Speed & Improved Usability in Siren 13
Siren announced the release of Siren 13. As criminality becomes more sophisticated worldwide, this release enables organisations to accelerate investigations by providing faster and easier access to actionable data. Organisations can now visualise, analyse and subsequently disseminate a more precise set of data relationships. The new version is twice as fast, most notably on larger and more complex investigative searches with a simplified interface to allow for a better analyst experience.
Qognify VMS 7.2 Supports the Investigation Process and Adds Cloud Capabilities
Qognify has launched the second release of its video management software Qognify VMS. The latest software version ?Qognify VMS 7.2? comes with extended support for body worn video, additional functionalities to support investigations, and a new web client architecture. Qognify VMS 7.2 addresses the increasing use of body worn video (BWV) across many sectors, ranging from police and security applications to customer service and quality control.
Zyxel Access Point and Security Service Bundle for Small Businesses Protects and Optimizes Connectivity for WiFi Networks
Zyxel Networks announced the bundling of its robust
Active Intelligence Premiers ASTRA Anomalous Detection Solution For Preventive Video Security at ISC East
Active Intelligence is debuting its innovative ASTRA Anomalous Detection Solution here at ISC East 2022 in booth 707. Unlike conventional video analytics, ASTRA doesn?t rely on rules to detect specific activities or events. Instead, ASTRA detects anomalous events by first learning the normal activity in a camera?s field of view. Once that foundation of normalcy is built, ASTRA automatically issues alerts in real-time when something out of the ordinary is detected.
Revelstoke Upgrades Next Level SOAR Platform with Augmented Automation, Case Management, and User Interface Capabilities
Revelstoke announces several new product upgrades to include sub-workflow, case management, and indicators of compromise (IOC) automation. Revelstoke
Morse Watchmans Features Suite of Key Control and Asset Management Solutions at ISC East 2022
Morse Watchmans is exhibiting a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2022, November 16-17 at the Javits Center in New York City. Morse Watchman?s flagship system, KeyWatcher? Touch, will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at booth #324.
Vintra Announces New Module for AI-Assisted Access Control
Vintra announced a new module for its Vintra Fortify platform designed to automate and simplify the management of existing manual security processes at mission-critical locations. Vintra Guard, available as an additional module for Vintra Prevent, enhances real-time monitoring and enterprise alerting by incorporating video-based identity verification for access control management.
Genetec Alerts Organizations to Risks of Legacy Access Control Systems in Light of Rising Cyberattacks
With the ever-increasing rise in cybercrime, Genetec is cautioning organizations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk posed by legacy access control systems. Vulnerabilities in legacy access control systems can introduce cybersecurity weaknesses that may put an entire organization at risk. Cybercriminals can exploit weaknesses in access control system credentials, controllers, servers, readers, or workstations connected to the network.
Online Presentation of Eocortex VMS New Version 4.0
A global developer of Video Management and Video Analytics Software Eocortex is ready to present its new version ?Eocortex 4.0 – more powerful than ever! Eocortex VMS and Analytics are created by the company itself, to make sure all components are designed to work with each other in the most efficient way. Version 4.0 is a major update of the software, with the focus on the main values for the users – less system load, more features.